graphite, coloured pencils and white ink on black paper, processed in black and white.
working on black paper like this was a first for me. this started as an idea for a series of cards i’m designing, but as i got to know these little critters, a story began to form. i’m not sure what’s in store for these mice, to be honest.
i’ll wait and see if they have more they want to tell me…
thanks for sharing this process with me…
- part 1
- part 2
- part 3
- part 4
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I Love the sense of wonder I feel from your little mice in front of the blazing fire…really precious and beautifully done dear Ana!
It was worth the wait ;)
oxo
Mesmerized mice are mesmerizing. Good show, Ana!
Thanks for sharing your process with us. I love seeing the inspiration and the final piece. Beautiful.
I like the black paper- brave choice. It looks great with the white ink. The little meeses are so cute. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Ana, how pretty. Oh gosh and gawp, such beautiful artwork and I so look forward to seeing these little mice and hearing about their adventures. Oh just look at each of their little tales and the shading in their little fur. This is just so beautiful, you cards are going to be snapped up. Thanks so much for sharing.
Absolutely adorable.
WOW! Your drawing is amazing! It is beautiful!
That is, by far, the coolest thing I have seen in a long time!
I am dying to hear more about the little mice, but I think a happy ending is in store, no?
Can’t wait for the next one!
Wow! The final piece is kind of haunting and perfect. I just want to stare at the fire just like those mice.
I love the final product! And the fact you took us on your journey with you :)
Ana, love the feeling of the piece. Also, fantastic job on the fur! The little mice look do soft. :)
This is so adorable. I love the little details like the curls in the fire :D
Enchanting! Charming! What adorable mice! So unlike the real thing! I am sitting in front of a fire in our living room right now and seriously considering leaving it going so our little friends can enjoy it in peace when I go to bed . . .
too cute! i could not for the life of me figure out what the thing with the price tag was?!?!? i’m thinking…”did she pay $.79 for a piece of blown-in insulating foam?”
yeah, makes more sense now!
the white on black is cool–take you out of your comfort zone and see what happens!
i only meant to show the bottom of the figures because that’s where the price tag was but the ensuing comments were hilarious!
Illustrate children’s books much? :) Super cool!
thank you for all the nice comments. you’re all so encouraging, i’m glad to know each of you.
and prairie lemon ~ nope, but i’ve read a few in my time ;) and wouldn’t that be a dream come true! (editing to add: did you read about the changing world of children’s book publishing? i read this today. it’s kind of sad, really.)
thanks again everyone.
beautiful work! Your little mice are too cute.
Those are probably the cutest mice ever. Great job!
Wow. You are a true artist. I love the drawing and can’t wait to see more ;)
xoxo
yeah, well it’s alright i suppose, if you look at it in the right light. ;D no, really they are just darling!
yeah, they look better if you squint your eyes and make them a little blurry ;)
i feel like i am on a couch, all snuggled in and maybe i’ve dozed off and wake to see this little scene :) very cute
aw, thanks for sharing that!
Wait a sec… my first thought was that you carved those dear little critters out of… well, whatever that chunk of stuff was. :) Now I understand, but wow, the drawing is wonderful! You are a woman of fine and varied talents.
This is so wonderful and you are so very talented Ana!
There is definitly a story in there waiting to be told :)
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oh wow, i really love this. you are quite a talented lady.